The Aberdeen Police Department serves a community of approximately 17,000 residents across 12 square miles, according to public records. The department employs 38 commissioned officers and 17 civilian staff members, responding to nearly 26,000 incidents and booking about 1,900 inmates annually into its jail facility.
The department, established in 1888, provides 24-hour police services with a Records office open 8 AM to 4 PM Monday through Friday. Non-emergency calls can be made to 360-533-8765 for officer dispatch outside regular hours.
Located in Grays Harbor County near the Pacific Ocean, Aberdeen is 50 miles west of Olympia, Washington's capital, and the I-5 corridor. The department's mission emphasizes 'trusted problem-solving partnerships' and 'excellence' in serving the community.